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Dr Rito MitraCardiology in Cardiff
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Dr Rito Mitra

Cardiology in Cardiff and Pontyclun

MBBS MD MRCPI CCT Cardiology and GIM FRCP
GMC: 4500937

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Expert in:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Angina
Palpitations
Coronary angioplasty
Atrial Fibrillation
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Professional statement

Dr Mitra is a leading consultant cardiologist at Spire Cardiff Hospital, the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the University Hospital of Wales. He is an expert in all aspects of cardiology, with particular expertise in the management of angina & heart attacks due to coronary disease. Dr Mitra performs procedures such a coronary angiography and coronary angioplasty.

Dr Mitra has a special interest in Interventional cardiology, and has research interests in atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and cardiac rehabilitation. He offers a range of cardiac diagnostic tests, such as ECG, echocardiography, exercise treadmill testing, heart rhythm monitors.

After initially qualifying from the University of Calcutta, Dr Mitra went on to train in South Wales, Newcastle and London. He obtained his MD research degree from the University of London in 2005.

Dr Mitra has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Clinics

Spire Cardiff Hospital
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    Spire Cardiff Hospital

    Cardiff, Croescadarn Road, CF23 8XL

    Medical insurances accepted

    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Simply Health
    I'm paying for myself
    Allianz

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 28 years of experience
  • Consultant Cardiologist, Spire Hospital Cardiff (2013 - present)
  • Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Glamorgan Hospital (2008 - present)
  • Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital of Wales (2008 - present)
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Subspecialties

  • Coronary Disease
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest pain
  • Angina
  • Palpitations
  • Faints
  • Blackouts
  • Loss of Consciousness
  • Heart rhythm disturbances
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart valve disease
  • Heart failure
  • Angina
  • Heart attacks
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Professional memberships

  • The Royal College of Physicians
  • British Cardiovascular Society
  • British Cardiovascular Interventional Society
  • British Medical Association
  • Welsh Cardiovascular Society
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Education

  • JRCPTB, CCT, Cardiology (2008)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Science,  University of London (2005)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Calcutta (1993)
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Publications and conferences

  • Shah, Ashish & Kinnaird, Tim & Mitra, Rito & Ossei-Gerning, Nick & Anderson, Richard. (2016). CRT-600.05 Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Management in Patients Presenting With Stent Thrombosis: A Single Centre Experience. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 9. S59. 10.1016/j.jcin.2015.12.184.
  • Kinnaird, Tim & Yazji, Khaled & Thornhill, Laurence & Butt, Mehmood & Ossei-Gerning, Nicholas & Choudhury, Anirban & Mitra, Rito & Anderson, Richard. (2016). Post-Procedural Bivalirudin Infusion Following Primary PCI to Reduce Stent Thrombosis. Journal of interventional cardiology. 29. 10.1111/joic.12280.
  • Shah, Ashish & Ossei-Gerning, Nick & Mitra, Rito. (2016). Rotational Atherectomy in a Dissected Coronary Artery That Propagated Into the Sinus of Valsalva: Is This the Last Hope?. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 17. 137-139.
  • Uddin, Muezz & Bundhoo, Shantu & Mitra, Rito & Ossei-Gerning, Nicholas & Morris, Keith & Anderson, Richard & Kinnaird, Tim. (2015). Femoral Access PCI in a Default Radial Center Identifies High-Risk Patients with Poor Outcomes. Journal of interventional cardiology. 28. 10.1111/joic.12226.
  • Shah, Ashish & Anderson, Richard & Mitra, Rito & Ossei-Gerning, Nick & Penny, William & Choudhury, Anirban & Kinnaird, Tim. (2015). CRT-105 Is The Presence Of Pulse Enough To Perform Primary PCI Through Forearm Vessels? Has Allen’S Test Got Any Role?. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 8. S9-S10. 10.1016/j.jcin.2014.12.035.
  • Shah, Ashish & Goodfellow, Rhian & Kinnaird, Tim & Mitra, Rito. (2014). Inappropriate Vascular Response in Patients With Behcet Syndrome. Circulation. Cardiovascular interventions. 7. 726-7. 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.114.001658.
  • Anderson, Richard & Kinnaird, Tim & Ossei-Gerning, Nicholas & Mitra, Rito. (2014). Interaction between access choice and pharmacotherapy for coronary intervention: The results of a UK survey. Open heart. 1. 10.1136/openhrt-2014-000094.
  • Kinnaird, Tim & Ossei-Gerning, Nicholas & Mitra, Rito & Anderson, Richard. (2014). Web supplement.
  • Shah, Ashish & Kinnaird, Tim & Uddin, Muezz & Mitra, Rito & Anderson, Richard. (2014). CRT-310 Stent Sizing and Atmospheric Pressure in Balloon (Stent / Post Dilatation): An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Based Study. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 7. S42. 10.1016/j.jcin.2014.01.110.
  • Shah, Ashish & Anderson, Richard & Mitra, Rito & Choudhury, Anirban & Ossei-Gerning, Nick & Penny, William & Kinnaird, Tim. (2014). CRT-122 Radial Access for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Single Centre Experience. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 7. S14. 10.1016/j.jcin.2014.01.019.
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Languages spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
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Registration number: 4500937

Reviews

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125 reviews

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  • 19 December 2025

    J.S.

    Verified patient
  • Felt reassured and very informed by his professionalism
    8 December 2025

    R.P.

    Verified patient
  • Excellent experience Thank you
    1 December 2025

    J.T.

    Verified patient
  • Everything was as I expected. Excellent all round
    18 November 2025

    J.J.

    Verified patient
  • Dr Mitro was a very pleasant gentleman and i felt totaly comfortable with him and what he was telling me. Absolute pleasure to meet him I cant fault anything about my appointment and facilities. Stephen Hughes
    28 October 2025

    S.H.

    Verified patient
  • Doctor Mitra was very reassuring. He explained clearly what he was going to do and why. Once the results were received he gave me an explanation in layman's terms that I was able to understand.
    31 July 2025

    Y.R.

    Verified patient
  • Dr Mitra was very polite and caring, he listened to my concerns and was very thorough. He explained in detail the Heart incident which I had experienced, this put me at ease and was very reassuring. I would highly recommend.
    28 July 2025

    J.E.

    Verified patient
  • Exceptional care provided by Dr Mitra. Collected me personally from the waiting area and took time to understand my needs and action the treatment I needed. A++
    3 March 2025

    J.W.

    Verified patient
  • I visited Dr Mitra at the Royal Glamorgan NHS Hospital. He is such a polite person, with an excellent manor, he made me feel very comfortable as his patient. One of the things that stands Dr Mitra apart is that he is willing to listen to the patient's opinion. Excellent Doctor!
    6 February 2025

    M.B.

    Verified patient
  • Such a nice person and a great professional
    26 November 2024

    I.J.

    Verified patient
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Angina

Atrial Fibrillation

Chest pain

Coronary angioplasty

Palpitations

Shortness of breath

The doctor also specialises in:

Ambulatory ECG monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Angiography

Aortic stenosis

Arrhythmia

Atherosclerosis

Blood pressure test

Cardiac medication

Cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiac screening

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Rito Mitra's specialty?

Dr Rito Mitra is a consultant specialising in Cardiology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Dr Rito Mitra specialise in?

Dr Rito Mitra is a cardiologist who provides assessment and treatment for Chest pain, Palpitations, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary angioplasty and Shortness of breath. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Dr Rito Mitra have?

Dr Rito Mitra has 28 years of professional experience as a consultant cardiologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Dr Rito Mitra?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Dr Rito Mitra, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 125 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Dr Rito Mitra's reviews verified?

Yes. All Dr Rito Mitra's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Dr Rito Mitra practise?

Dr Rito Mitra practices in the following locations:

  • Cardiff at Croescadarn Road
  • Pontyclun at Ely Valley Road
  • Cardiff at e-Consultation

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Cardiology.

How can I book an appointment with Dr Rito Mitra?

You can book an appointment with Dr Rito Mitra directly from this page by selecting the time that suits you best. Alternatively, you can call the phone number shown if you prefer personalised assistance.

Does Dr Rito Mitra see NHS patients?

Many specialists featured on Top Doctors also hold NHS positions. However, appointments arranged for Dr Rito Mitra through this platform are private, either self-pay or covered by private medical insurance.

Does Dr Rito Mitra offer private appointments?

Yes, Dr Rito Mitra offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant cardiologist.

Does Dr Rito Mitra offer online consultations?

Yes, Dr Rito Mitra offers online consultations. You can book an appointment directly from this page by selecting the date and time that suit you best. Personalised assistance is also available by calling the number displayed on this page.

Does Dr Rito Mitra accept insurance?

Dr Rito Mitra works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA, Simply Health, Allianz, CS Healthcare, Vitality, The Exeter Friendly, Pru Health, Groupama, April, Freedom, National Assurance, General Medical, Saga, Healix, Legal & General Insurance, Health-online, Benenden Health , Alliance Health Group and Aetna. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

What is Dr Rito Mitra's availability?

Dr Rito Mitra's availability depends on the appointment slots open at any given time. On this page, you can check current availability, and if no slots are shown, you can request an appointment or contact the practice directly.

What payment methods does Dr Rito Mitra offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Dr Rito Mitra using the following methods: Self-paying or Prepaid.

What languages does Dr Rito Mitra speak?

Dr Rito Mitra is a cardiologist who offers consultations in Bengali, English, Urdu and Hindi.

How is Dr Rito Mitra selected to appear on this platform?

All doctors listed on Top Doctors, including Dr Rito Mitra, undergo our rigorous selection process. Only one in five specialists meets the required standards to be included.
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